This species is known from the type locality of the upper stream of the Heihe River, near Hua Er Ping village, in Zhouzhi County, Shaanxi Province, China, at 1,260m asl. It is believed to range throughout the area of Taibeishan Mountain in Shanxi Province, although the limits of its distribution are still not clear.

This species is aquatic and inhabits fast-flowing streams. It has been found under rocks in the stream and under rocks on the banks of the streams. The collection site, which has steep slopes, is well shaded by the canopy of the vegatation on the banks of both sides of the river. It is presumed that this species breeds in the streams and has a larval development breeding strategy.